The ties that bind me to my brothers are not wrapped around my wrists, but rather are fastened to my heart
The Guardian Guide, Saturday 14 January, 2012
Exhibitions - Pick of the Week
'Boy meets boy in Paige's latest video, performance and installation, variously inspired by US frat house, gay cinema and the toys that characterised many a 1980's boyhood'
The tie that bind me to my brothers are not wrapped around my heart, but are rather fastened to my heart.
By Steven Paige on Vimeo.
Performance, video & installation
Dimensions variable
January 2012
Paige explores the concept of fraternal relationships and resuscitated texts that incorporates performance, video and installation, the work title is derived from a commonly used quote by US college fraternity houses.
Through a process of repetition and evolution, a piece of twenty five year old, illicit cultural artefact on the brink of historical and cultural obsolescence is reinterpreted and re-presented in the context of contemporary art.
The accompanying publication by L.I.E. can be seen by clicking here and available here for sale
Assisted by: Ryan Curtis
Curator: Matt Burrows for Exeter Phoenix
Performers: Jonny Rowden & Simon Bradshaw
Filmmaker: Benjamin Borley
Sound Recordist: Harrison Wilmot
Sound Designer: Neil Rose
Respondent/Writer: Mark Leahy
Publication: Library of Independent Exchange - Mark James & Chris Green
Buddy/Producer: Hannah Jones
Commissioned by Exeter Phoenix (click here)
Press Release - click here
Supported by University of Exeter
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